Joël Veltman will leave Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer, as he has decided not to extend his expiring contract. In a video on the YouTube channel SuperSubs of SEG, Veltman said it is exciting as this is the first time he has been a free agent, adding that he is training hard during his vacation to stay fit and is open to everything.

According to Voetbal International, Joël Veltman is not accepting a contract proposal from Brighton & Hove Albion for now. Veltman is hoping to make a move in the summer, and a return to the Netherlands on a free transfer is not excluded. There have been inquiries from Spain and Germany. Veltman, who has been regularly linked with Ajax, denied rumors via Instagram that his wife is blocking a return to Amsterdam, calling the story fake news.

Joël Veltman stated to The Athletic that his future was completely open. His contract with Brighton & Hove Albion expires in the summer. Veltman said that he was keeping all options open. He recently changed agents and mentioned that the club is aware of this. Veltman suggested that more discussions with the club might follow within a month, and that if they do not, he would keep his options open.

A return of Joël Veltman to Ajax seems unlikely as he has extended his contract with Brighton & Hove Albion.